School Details
The College of St. Scholastica, founded in 1912, seeks to prepare students for purposeful lives while upholding Catholic Benedictine values. St. Scholastica is an independent private college with multiple locations across Minnesota, including the original campus in Duluth. The college is committed to making high-quality education easily accessible, through programs such as online degrees and convenient evening and weekend formats, catering to the needs of working professionals and adult learners seeking flexibility in their education.
The educational experience at St. Scholastica is rooted in intellectual rigor, integrity, and a commitment to responsible living. This commitment to excellence extends to its online degree programs, which provide learners with an accelerated format, enabling them to complete their degrees on a flexible timeline.
St. Scholastica’s online degrees encompass a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, as well as certificates and licensures, all designed to foster critical thinking and lifelong learning. The college’s online learning environment is designed to deliver a meaningful and sustainable education, ensuring that learners who are already established in life can pursue their higher education and career goals without compromising their other commitments.
Accreditation & Licensing
The College of Saint Scholastica is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Business
The College of Saint Scholastica offers the online Accounting bachelor's degree. Accountants are critical to the success of businesses, corporations, government agencies and non-profit organizations worldwide. Through their ability to prepare, analyze, interpret and use financial information in the process of business decision-making, accountants are highly-valued business professionals. The curriculum prepares students to take the CPA or CMA examinations, and includes core business courses to understand how an accountant fits into the broader picture at an organization.
Study topics in:
- Cost and managerial accounting
- Taxation
- Auditing
- Microeconomics and macroeconomics
Students who want to pursue CPA licensure may need to complete further post-bachelor coursework.
A Business Management degree online may be ideal for working professionals who want to move into a leadership role, small business owners, and those who need a bachelor's degree to advance their career. Graduates can prepare for management positions in large corporations and small businesses, gain the skills to run their own business and earn the educational foundation necessary for graduate studies. Enroll in courses ranging from business research and strategic management to managerial accounting and human resources.
Healthcare Administration concentration:
- This concentration targets competencies in communication, policies and laws, financial management, IT management and other business areas in relation to healthcare administration.
Benefit from the flexibility of a fully online opportunity, offered in a supportive platform that allows for networking with faculty and fellow students.
Prepare for an exciting career with the Bachelor of Arts in Marketing degree online. This program is a great option for those interested in digital marketing or in improving their innovative and creative skills. Courses develops effective communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Specialized marketing skills in personal selling, digital marketing, and e-commerce are also developed.
There are many benefits with this online marketing degree. Study on your own schedule, when and where it is convenient for you. At the same time, the learning environment is designed to allow you to collaborate with your peers.
The College of Saint Scholastica offers the online BA in Organizational Leadership. This degree is an inter-disciplinary study of the human aspects of management. This program is ideal for students interested in human resources, coaching/mentoring, managing training and development programs, and provides a strong foundation for graduate school.
This program is ideal for those interested in:
- human resources, business mentoring and training/development program management
- working for nonprofit organizations or human services agencies
- the human side of business and management instead of the analytic side
Advance your knowledge and your career with the Graduate Certificate in Change Leadership. Gain foundational knowledge in leading strategic change and organizational development in the organizational leadership degree online. Improve your skills in:
- Critical thinking
- Management
- Decision-making
This program was designed by and for business professionals and allows you to balance your education with other obligations. While this can be a stand-alone certificate, the credits earned can be applied directly to the MBA in Leadership and Change program.
The online Graduate Certificate in Project Management is designed for professionals who want to equip themselves with tools in project management processes and techniques. Increase your capabilities in planning and managing projects, in addition to learning effective decision making strategies. Additionally, take a course in the essentials of scope, schedule, cost and resource management. Learn how to assess risks, communicate with stakeholders and other vital components necessary to advance your career.
Courses completed in this certificate can be applied to the online project management degree program.
Advance your career and leadership opportunities with the Master of Business Administration in Leadership & Change. This online master’s in organizational leadership prepares students to lead strategic change in organizations, professions, and communities. The curriculum is designed by and for business professionals and focuses on developing leadership and change-management skills. Learn the principles of organization development, leadership, and experiential learning while developing skills in critical thinking, cultural competency, and ethical decision-making.
Enjoy coursework that is a combination of flexibility and collaboration. The online nature of this program allows you to study wherever it is convenient while weekly synchronous sessions lead to a close-knit learning community that encourages lasting and valuable relationships with other students and faculty.
Prepare for a career working with data with the Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics. This online business analytics degree offers in-depth study in analytics, using modern tools and methods to study data in your field of interest. The curriculum covers a variety of analytics topics, focusing on the ethical implementation of analytics and decision making.
Beyond the convenience of online learning, there are many benefits to this online data science degree. You will progress through the program as a cohort, being taught by faculty with real-world experience. Minimal prerequisites are required because the program integrates needed mathematical and computing concepts within the data analytics courses.
The Project Management master's degree online allows you to build technical, leadership and business skill sets in order to effectively manage operations and large projects for a wide range of companies. This includes industries in construction management, computer and information systems management, engineering management and many others. Just as important, learn how to lead in the global environment, with an emphasis on best management practices for leading a diverse workforce.
Studies combine:
- Foundational coursework
- Advanced project management classes
- Global and strategic specialization topics
- Capstone project
This program-accredited, fully online project management degree program can be completed within two years. Students will have the opportunity to network as they move through the program with a cohort of their peers. Courses are offered in 8-week terms.
Computer Science & IT
The College of Saint Scholastica’s Bachelor of Arts or Science in Computer Information Systems program prepares students for a variety of careers in the information technology field. Concentrations are available in business analysis, health informatics, mathematics or software development, or students may create a custom concentration that allows them to use transfer credits and/or credits for prior life experience.
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Analytics from The College of Saint Scholastica is an online data science degree for experienced professionals with a bachelor’s degree in any field. This is considered a foundational certificate and is comprised of four foundational courses. These courses are:
- Data Analytics for Decision Making
- Data Storage and Retrieval
- Advanced Data Analytics
- IT Management Ethics
The goal is to develop skills and experience working with data that professionals will then use to improve decision making. Topics covered include business rule modeling, data transformation and management, applied statistics, storytelling, ethics in data analytics, and more. You will learn to identify data needs to answer business questions, apply modern techniques to retrieve data and prepare it for analysis, and communicate action-oriented and meaningful results.
This online data science degree is comprised of courses that may be applied toward the Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics degree program.
Education
Prepare to make a difference in the lives of individuals and within organizations and communities with this online doctorate in education leadership. This program, which is aligned with Benedictine values, is grounded in social justice and equity. Learn to recognize inequities in professional settings and create a plan of action to address them. You will look at how innovative thinking can solve today’s complex social problems.
This online education administration degree is designed for leaders in a variety of industries, including education, healthcare, government, and social work. It is meant to be an intersectional program that meets the needs of professional adult learners.
The Graduate Certificate in Computer Science Education from The College of Saint Scholastica is an online computer science degree. If you are a current teacher at the secondary level in any field or an educator who provides computer science education to kids in out-of-school programs, then this degree may be for you. As the computer science field grows, there is also an increasing demand for professionals to teach computer science courses to prepare the next generation to work in this competitive field. This online STEAM degree, one of several in the National Center for Computer Science Education that supports computer science learning opportunities, prepares students to teach computer science concepts. Plus, all courses in this online computer science degree include diversity, helping teachers meet the needs of all learners and including pedagogical content knowledge. The curriculum is likely comprised of these courses:
- Computational Thinking and Standards
- Computer Science Principles
- Programming and Teaching Java
- Computer Science Methods and Capstone
Courses may be applied toward the Master of Education degree program to meet elective requirements and this certificate meets the ISTE Standards for Computer Science Educators.
Make a difference in the lives of individuals and organizations after earning this online special education degree. You will examine equity and inclusion in education, studying society’s changing demographics and the systems of power and privilege.
Students enjoy a great deal of flexibility while earning literacy degrees online. Study wherever it is convenient without stopping your career.
Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance your professional opportunities. In today’s world, it is hard if not impossible to escape technology. The classroom is no different and with this degree, you will learn to use technology in educational settings as a means of educating students.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to develop strategies for using technology-enhanced learning activities in the classroom. You will study foundational aspects of educational technology and examine digital inequities and strategies to combat them.
Enroll in online literacy programs and advance professional opportunities. Literacy development is vital in schools and the workplace, serving as the building blocks upon which other learning is based. Learn how to teach reading skills, strategies, and comprehension to students in grades K-12. Become a leader in literacy.
Students enjoy a great deal of flexibility while earning literacy degrees online. Study wherever it is convenient without stopping your career.
Advance your career with this online special education degree. Prepare for a career working with a growing part of the student population, those with special needs. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to better understand and educate students with disabilities.
Students enjoy a great deal of flexibility while earning literacy degrees online. Study wherever it is convenient without stopping your career.
STEM education is growing in popularity and importance. With this online STEM teaching degree, you will learn best practices and ways to provide a well-rounded education in the field of Chemistry.
Designed for practicing teachers and professionals, this online STEM teaching degree turns educators into leaders in the field. Learn to identify and analyze educational issues and provide leadership for innovative solutions within work settings.
Enjoy the flexibility of studying online while also moving through the program as part of a cohort with technologies that help “bridge the gap between the computer and the classroom.” All students benefit from an online advisor and a 24-hour help desk.
STEM education is growing in popularity and importance. With this online STEM teaching degree, you will learn how to meet the needs of all learners in a curriculum that focuses on pedagogy and content. You will also study ways to reduce inequities in computer science.
Designed for practicing teachers and professionals, this online STEM teaching degree turns educators into leaders in the field. Learn to identify and analyze educational issues and provide leadership for innovative solutions within work settings.
Enjoy the flexibility of studying online while also moving through the program as part of a cohort with technologies that help “bridge the gap between the computer and the classroom.” All students benefit from an online advisor and a 24-hour help desk.
Prepare to make a difference in the lives of individuals and organizations with this online education degree. You will examine equity and inclusion in education, studying society’s changing demographics and the systems of power and privilege. Designed for practicing teachers and professionals, this online education degree turns educators into leaders in the field. Learn to identify and analyze educational issues and provide leadership for innovative solutions within work settings.
Enjoy the flexibility of studying online while also moving through the program as part of a cohort with technologies that help “bridge the gap between the computer and the classroom.” All students benefit from an online advisor and a 24-hour help desk.
Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. In today’s world, it is hard if not impossible to escape technology. The classroom is no different and with this degree, you will learn to use technology in educational settings as a means of educating students. The curriculum teaches theories, best practices, learning modules, projects, and more to provide a well-rounded education on using technology in education.
Designed for practicing teachers and professionals, this online instructional design degree turns educators into leaders in the field. Learn to identify and analyze educational issues and provide leadership for innovative solutions within work settings.
Enjoy the flexibility of studying online while also moving through the program as part of a cohort with technologies that help “bridge the gap between the computer and the classroom.” All students benefit from an online advisor and a 24-hour help desk.
Enroll in this master’s in literacy online degree and advance professional opportunities. Literacy development is vital in schools and the workplace, serving as the building blocks upon which other learning is based. Learn how to teach reading skills, strategies, and comprehension to students in grades K-12. Become a leader in literacy.
Designed for practicing teachers and professionals, this online literacy degree turns educators into leaders in the field. Learn to identify and analyze educational issues and provide leadership for innovative solutions within work settings.
Enjoy the flexibility of studying online while also moving through the program as part of a cohort with technologies that help “bridge the gap between the computer and the classroom.” All students benefit from an online advisor and a 24-hour help desk.
Become a leader in education after completing this online education degree. The curriculum covers professional studies and will help you advance your career by designing your own program.
Designed for practicing teachers and professionals, this online education degree turns educators into leaders in the field. Learn to identify and analyze educational issues and provide leadership for innovative solutions within work settings.
Enjoy the flexibility of studying online while also moving through the program as part of a cohort with technologies that help “bridge the gap between the computer and the classroom.” All students benefit from an online advisor and a 24-hour help desk.
With this online special education degree, you will prepare for a career working with a growing part of the student population, those with special needs. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to better understand and educate students with disabilities.
Designed for practicing teachers and professionals, this online special education degree turns educators into leaders in the field. Learn to identify and analyze educational issues and provide leadership for innovative solutions within work settings.
Enjoy the flexibility of studying online while also moving through the program as part of a cohort with technologies that help “bridge the gap between the computer and the classroom.” All students benefit from an online advisor and a 24-hour help desk.
Healthcare
The College of Saint Scholastica offers the online BS in Health Informatics & Information Management. This program emphasizes the application of technology to the practice of HIM. It also focuses on building lifelong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills as well as written and verbal communication skills. Students are given opportunities throughout the curriculum to develop the leadership skills that will help them uphold the leadership tradition of the program.
Sample of Program Courses:
- Applied Research in Health Information Management
- Management Tools and Strategies
- Alternative Health Record Syst
- Clinical Quality Management
- Health Data Analytics
Within the Stender School of Leadership & Professional Studies at The College of Saint Scholastica, the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics offers experiential learning. The dedicated faculty work to create global leaders who focus on integrity and social responsibility.
This online health informatics certificate is drawn from the master-level degree program. If you wish to pursue further education, your coursework can be applied towards a master’s degree. Topics covered in the curriculum include:
- Human factors and usability assessment
- Systems design and software development
- Database methods clinical information management
- Healthcare data analytics
The outcomes of your studies are two-fold—to improve care through evaluating healthcare technologies, information systems, and processes and to use data to improve patient outcomes and research.
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration from St. Scholastica offers options for healthcare professionals at all levels. Specifically, the program targets those who serve rural communities and the changes and inherent challenges in the healthcare system.
Coursework focuses on practical skills and cases—knowledge that can improve your performance with your patients, staff, and facilities. Topics within the online healthcare administration curriculum include:
- Performance improvement in healthcare
- Healthcare finance
- Organization development
- Strategic leadership for change
The faculty is renowned for excellence in healthcare and are leaders in their field. All credits can be applied to the school’s MBA in Rural Healthcare, should you wish to further your education.
The College of Saint Scholastica offers an online MBA in Rural Healthcare program that focuses on the skills and knowledge students need in order to meet the unique challenges faced by hospitals and clinics in rural areas, such as increasing costs, lower reimbursements, staffing issues, changing regulations, and implementation of technology and new information systems.
The curriculum provides training in leadership, finance, marketing, human resources, managing change, information technology, and other key areas, providing students with practical skills and cases that can be transferred back to their facilites, staff, and patients.
Those with a bachelor’s degree wanting to break into data analytics benefit from the MS in Health Informatics from The College of Saint Scholastica. Students can change or advance their careers with this online health informatics program.
Graduates can make a difference in the transformation of healthcare through the effective use of health data. Career opportunities exist in academia, research, ambulatory care, public health, and acute care.
Topics of study include:
- Systems design and software development
- Human factors and usability
- Healthcare data analytics
- Project management
Career-changers and those looking to advance their careers can benefit from the MS in Health Information Management from The College of Saint Scholastica. This online health informatics graduate program emphasizes organizational data and knowledge management systems as the foundation of quality healthcare information.
St. Scholastica positions itself as a leader in health informatics. The school offered the country’s first Health Information Management program in 1935.
It continues this tradition through excellent, rigorous courses of study. Designed for working professionals, the program offers;
- Enhanced skills and knowledge
- Streamlined curriculum for a more affordable degree
- Published, industry experts teaching all courses
- Graduates eligible to sit for the RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) exam
The College of Saint Scholastica offers a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Management (HIM). Designed as a subset of the full HIM graduate curriculum, this program prepares those with a bachelor’s degree for the national Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam.
This online health informatics certificate allows those with a bachelor’s degree to prepare for a career change without obtaining another degree. Through the coursework, students gain the competencies and knowledge to successfully sit for the RHIA exam. Topics of study include:
- Pharmacotherapeutics
- Medicolegal issues
- Health data analytics
- Clinical terminologies and health data standards
This online certificate program in health informatics allows for transfer credits and has no pre-requisites. You can also earn professional experience with an optional completion of professional practice hours.
St. Scholastica designed its Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) for the working clinician. Graduates develop advanced knowledge in rehabilitation therapies through this distance learning program. They advance their profession, practice, and interactions with colleagues.
The streamlined, online rehabilitation therapies curriculum meets the needs of practicing physical therapists. As experienced clinical practitioners and world-class scholars and experts, the faculty provide in-depth knowledge and skills in this condensed program. Topics of study include:
- Pharmacology
- Diagnostic imaging
- Healthcare policy
- Differential diagnosis
You will also gain evidence-based practice and clinical experience. The school’s values (respect, community, hospitality, stewardship, and love of learning) reflect the faculty’s dedication to lifting up others as well as celebrating their common humanity.
Nursing
The online RN to BSN degree completion program from The College of Saint Scholastica is designed for the associate degree or diploma RN who seeks a bachelor's degree in nursing for career advancement. Building upon students' previous education and experience as registered nurses, the curriculum provides the expanded knowledge and skills required to:
- Improve patient outcomes
- Improve skills in health promotion, cultural competence, information technology, and holistic nursing intervention
- Prepare for leadership roles requiring greater responsibility and authority within a clinical setting
- Advocate for rural populations and other groups with greater healthcare needs
The online DNP degree program from The College of Saint Scholastica is based on The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice curriculum guidelines and reflects a multidisciplinary design incorporating appropriate graduate level courses from other disciplines. Coursework focuses on:
- Scientific underpinnings for practice
- Organizational and system leadership for quality improvement and systems thinking
- Clinical scholarship and analytical methods for evidence-based practice
- Information system/technology and patient care technology for the improvement and transformation of health care
- Health care policy for advocacy in health care
- Inter-professional collaboration for improving patient and population health outcomes
- Clinical prevention and population health for improving the nation's health
- Advanced nursing practice